Chris Colfer

Chris Colfer had an innate gift to entertain. He was pitch-perfect as fashionable soprano Kurt Hummel on "Glee" (Fox, 2009- ), a campy musical comedy series about a struggling show choir and its band...
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Actor/singer Matthew Morrison struggled to contain his emotions on Saturday (21Feb15) as filming on hit musical comedy series Glee wrapped for the final time, admitting there were "a lot of tears". The cast and crew shot the final scenes for the series finale over the weekend, marking the end of a six-season run, and Morrison reveals he barely managed to hold it together during his last day on the set of Glee.
He tells Eonline.com, "It was a tough day. I'm not going to cry now because I kind of got it all out, but it was a really tough day."
Morrison was handed the honour of singing Glee's closing song and the emotional scene left everyone in tears.
He says, "It was a beautiful send-off. But it was tough. I was singing to all the kids and Amber Riley starts crying and I'm like, 'Come on, don't do this to me right now.' And then Lea Michele starts crying and then Darren Criss and Chris Colfer.
"There were a lot of hugs and a lot of tears. It's been an amazing almost seven years."
Producers threw a carnival party for the Glee cast and crew to celebrate the end of the series and Michele shared a few photos from the bash on Twitter.
She also thanked fans for all of their support, writing, "I'm so grateful... to have had this incredibly amazing experience. Thank you so much to all of our amazing Gleeks (Glee fans) who supported us so much! I love you guys.
"We were so lucky to have had the most amazing crew who worked so hard everyday to make the show amazing. I'm so grateful for them.. So thank you all again so much from the bottom of my heart. I will miss Rachel Berry so very much."
Her co-stars Riley, Criss, Kevin McHale and Becca Tobin also took to Twitter to express their thanks to Glee fans.

After over 600 performances, the cast of Glee is getting ready to sing their final song. With the sixth and last season premiering, we're counting down the best musical numbers that the members of New Directions have done over the years.
15. "This Is the New Year" - New Directions
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This song is just pure joy.
14. "The Scientist" - Rachel, Finn, Kurt, Blaine, Santana, Brittany, Will and Emma
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All four of the show's main couples breaking up at the same time was a bit too much for us to take.
13. "All You Need Is Love" - Blaine
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Blaine really went all out for his proposal to Kurt.
12. "We Are Young" - New Directions
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Glee covered this song before it became overplayed.
11. "Rumour Has It/Someone Like You" - Mercedes, Santana and Brittany
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It's hard to take on Adele, but this mash-up is flawless.
10. "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" - New Directions
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This perfomance helped the New Directions finally win the national title - and well deserved.
9. "I Want to Hold Your Hand" - Kurt
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Kurt singing about his hospitalized father made us teary.
8. "River Deep - Mountain High" - Santana and Mercedes
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Why haven't these two had more duets?!
7. Journey Medley - New Directions
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Journey is old school, but they have some great songs.
6. "Keep Holding On" - New Directions
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Sorry Avril Lavigne, but the Glee version of your song is better.
5. "Make You Feel My Love" - Rachel
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Knowing that Lea Michele chose to sing this in honor of her late boyfriend Cory Monteith makes it all the more heartbreaking.
4. "Teenage Dream" - Blaine/The Warblers
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The moment we all fell in love with Darren Criss.
3. "Somebody to Love" - New Directions
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Mercedes hitting that big note at the end gives us chills every time.
2. "Don't Rain on My Parade" - Rachel
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A show-stopping number in which Rachel blows everyone away with her star power.
1. "Don't Stop Believin'" - New Directions
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The classic, quintessential Glee song - hopeful, happy and it makes you want to sing along.
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Tons of celebrities write memoirs. Even the ones who aren’t old enough to write memoirs dictate their short lives to a “co-writer” who gets it ready for Kindle consumption at rapid speed (Justin Bieber, we’re looking at you). But there are other famous folks who give fiction writing a shot and find themselves atop a best-seller list or two. Read up on a few successful celebrity authors and the books you may or may not have known they wrote!
1. Julianne Moore
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Julianne Moore published her first children’s book, Freckleface Strawberry, in October 2007 and it was an instant smash. It landed on the New York Times Best Seller list and was later adapted into a musical, further proving that having red hair and freckles makes you awesome.
2. Hilary Duff
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Um, yeah. Lizzie McGuire wrote a book. A popular one at that. Her debut young adult novel Elixir (which was co-written with Elise Allen because, let’s face it, when you think Hilary Duff you don’t think “novelist”) was released in 2010. It peaked on the New York Times Best Seller list and Duff went on to “write” two more sequels to the supernatural romance.
3. Lauren Conrad
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The former Hills reality star penned a novel that was basically a fictionalized version of her life – kind of like, well, The Hills. L.A. Candy was released in 2009, became a bestseller, and inspired two sequels – Sweet Little Lies and Sugar and Spice.
4. Lauren Graham
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We know from Gilmore Girls that Lauren Graham has a knack for spouting witty dialogue, but apparently she can write it too! Her debut novel, Someday, Someday, Maybe – about a young woman trying to make it as an actress in New York in the mid-90s - was released in 2013 and quickly entered the New York Times Best Seller list. Rory would be so proud.
5. Chris Colfer
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Talk about an out-of-the-blue success story! We only knew Chris Colfer as a singing/acting machine on Glee, but he became a bonafide author in 2012 with the release of the children’s book The Land of Stories:The Wishing Spell. He spent two weeks at the top of the New York Times Best Seller list in the Children’s Chapter Books category. All of this accomplished at the ripe old age of 22. Can you even?
6. James Franco
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That’s one way to put your many college degrees to use. James Franco released a collection of short stories called Palo Alto in 2010. And while many critics deemed it a failure, it was turned into a film…which nobody saw. Ok so maybe it wasn’t commercially successful but come on, don’t you just want to read it out of curiosity?
7. Nicole Richie
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The former party girl of The Simple Life put pen to paper (or, in a more likely scenario, hired a ghostwriter) to complete a semi-autobiographical novel called The Truth About Diamonds. The book, released in 2005, is about a singer's adopted daughter who becomes a celebutante and battles drug addiction. Sound familiar? Richie even put a picture of herself on the cover. Still, it reached number 32 in the Hardcover Fiction New York Times Best Seller list. She released a second novel, Priceless, in 2010.
8. B.J. Novak
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How do you entice kids to read a book with no pictures? Have B.J. Novak write it. The former Office star’s children’s book – aptly titled The Book With No Pictures – became a huge hit with the kindergarten set when it was released earlier this year. For anyone who thought this was an unusual career move for Novak, he’s having the last laugh – along with thousands of extremely entertained kids.
9. Ricky Martin
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Since becoming a dad, Ricky Martin is no longer livin’ la vida loca. Instead, he’s writing children’s books. His first book, Santiago the Dreamer in Land Among the Stars, was released in 2013. The picture book was inspired by his own childhood and was published in both English and Spanish. Martin previously penned his memoir in 2011.
10. Steve Martin
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This comedian takes his writing seriously. He wrote a novella, Shopgirl, in 2000, which was turned into a movie. And in 2010, he published a novel called An Object of Beauty about a young woman trying to make it in the art world.
Do YOU have a favorite celebrity author? Tell us on Twitter and Facebook!
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The sad thing about the holiday time for TV lovers is that all shows go on hiatus until after New Year's day, but one thing that they make sure to do is have a great holiday special! Most of the time the holiday ends up being Christmas which means there is caroling, possibly some dancing, and a little reminder what the holiday season is all about.
1. Glee: "Baby It's Cold Outside" Klaine Performance
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2. Community: Troy and Abed Rapping About Christmas
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3. Friends: Phoebe's Christmas Song
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4. The Office: Dwight Brings A Christmas Goose
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5. How I Met Your Mother: Barney's Dirty Holiday Songs
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6. Parks and Recreation: Leslie's gift to Ron Swanson
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7. The Big Bang Theory: Penny and Sheldon Exchange Gifts
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8. Boy Meets World: Cory's Gift To Topanga
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9. Gilmore Girls: Lorelai and The Snow Are Over!
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10. 30 Rock: "It's A Jordan Christmas"
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11. That '70s Show: The Christmas Circle
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12. Roseanne: Turning On The Christmas Lights
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13. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Carlton's Dance
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14. Will &amp; Grace: How Karen and Jack Go Caroling
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15. The Simpsons: Bart's Originial Christmas Song
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What is your favorite TV Christmas special? Tweet us your answers using the Twitter handles below!
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Glee star Chris Colfer is preparing for a busy 2015 and beyond after signing a multi-book deal to expand his bestselling The Land Of Stories series. The actor is currently shooting the sixth and final season of the hit TV musical series and it appears he will be focusing on his writing career once filming wraps after agreeing to add two more instalments to his popular young adult fantasy novels for publishing firm Little, Brown and Company.
The fourth and fifth books, which are currently untitled, will be released in July, 2015 and July, 2016, while Colfer will also create two Land of Stories picture books and a pair of companion volumes for a special holiday box set next Christmas (Dec15).
In addition, the 24 year old is also preparing to share a coming-of-age novel for teens, about a young actor's relationship with his fans as he embarks on a "once-in-a-lifetime cross-country road trip".
Colfer's latest release, The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning, hit retailers in July (14) and boosted his book collection to the number four slot on the New York Times Best Sellers list for Children's Series.
He is also in talks with major movie executives about turning the tales into a new film.

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The producers of Glee have been sued by a shopper who allegedly tripped over cables while the TV series was filming in a California mall.
In the lawsuit, Yolando Rosario claims she was shopping at Burbank Town Center in November (13) when she fell over wiring which had been set up by the 20th Century Fox crew in a walkway open to regular shoppers. In the paperwork, obtained by TMZ.com, Rosario states that she broke her arm and a rib in the fall and is suing bosses at the Fox network and the owners of the mall for unspecified damages and coverage of medical bills.
The scene set in the mall features characters Kurt, Santana and Rachel, played by Lea Michele, working as elves for Santa Claus. It aired in the U.S. in December (13).

These celebrities are advocates for #HeForShe (and Emma Watson). HeForShe is a “solidarity movement for gender equality.” It is a campaign led by UN Women, that encourages men all over the world to speak out against the inequalities faced by women and girls. Emma Watson invited these men to the table with an amazing speech, in which she said, “I’m inviting you to step forward, to be seen, and to ask yourself…if not me, who? If not now, when?”
See what male celebrities have already spoken out in support of this movement:
Harry Styles
I'm supporting @UN_Women and @EmWatson in #HeForShe As should you.. pic.twitter.com/RYtM4SKkqN
— Harry Styles (@Harry_Styles) September 25, 2014
Tom Hiddleston
.@EmWatson you are impeccable &amp; extraordinary. I stand with you. I believe in gender equality. #heforshe pic.twitter.com/xXQsyJ7WfP
— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) September 24, 2014
"Both men &amp; women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men &amp; women should feel free to be strong". @EmWatson: http://t.co/SWOSIsRuu0
— Tom Hiddleston (@twhiddleston) September 24, 2014
Chris Rankin
As a #HeForShe, I'm committed to #genderequality. I invite you to stand with me. @HeForShe http://t.co/BAFUlCHY3H
— Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) September 24, 2014
Matthew Lewis
So proud of @EmWatson. From the girl I grew up with to the inspirational woman she is today. I'm with you. #heforshe pic.twitter.com/0j316BBznB
— Matthew Lewis (@Mattdavelewis) September 24, 2014
Kevin Durand
Stand up for your women. Stand up for your men. Stand up for equality. #heforshe pic.twitter.com/r2oY4sR6Kv
— Kevin Durand (@onemightytree) September 24, 2014
Chris Kluwe
Why do I support #heforshe? Because I have a wife, a sister, daughters, a mother; and they are just as capable and valuable as I am.
— Chris Kluwe (@ChrisWarcraft) September 24, 2014
Logan Lerman
My friend @EmWatson delivered a powerful speech to the UN http://t.co/yWtW3mjqBh I support equality. #HeForShe pic.twitter.com/gCNTK1BNvx
— Logan Lerman (@LoganLerman) September 23, 2014
Chris Colfer
#HeForShe is a great cause to get behind! Please check it out. So proud of @EmWatson! pic.twitter.com/lJrUWcmPEo
— Chris Colfer (@chriscolfer) September 23, 2014
Simon Pegg
Husband to a wife, father to a daughter, son to a mother. You bet I'm on board, @EmWatson! #heforshe pic.twitter.com/5SyIKIbCZo
— Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) September 23, 2014
Douglas Booth
I am a passionate supporter of gender equality. @EmWatson @HeForShe @UN_Women pic.twitter.com/IpudHsNpu3
— Douglas Booth (@DouglasBooth) September 20, 2014
Gregg Sulkin
Emma Watson. I applaud you. http://t.co/7sTF6KsQKx
— Gregg Sulkin (@greggsulkin) September 23, 2014
Joseph Gordon Levitt
And speaking of #Feminism, @EmWatson is doing a great project called #HeForShe. Go check it out http://t.co/vSrNTdFY3Q
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) September 22, 2014
But he’s been a very active feminist for a while now!
Trying to hash tag #Feminism, 1st autofill on twitter is "#FeministsAreUgly." http://t.co/jjLMQ67bzl
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) September 22, 2014
Neil Galman
As a feminist and a human being, I agree with @emwatson (read her speech) @UN_women #heforshe (pic by @amandapalmer) pic.twitter.com/prm1O2LRUg
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) September 23, 2014
Forest Whitaker
Proud to support the #HeForShe campaign of @UN_Women pic.twitter.com/BVMoJ4oJph
— Forest Whitaker (@ForestWhitaker) September 20, 2014
Luke Pasqualino
I'm committed to #genderequality. I invite you to stand with me. @HeForShe http://t.co/HUC3Q6qZBb @EmWatson pic.twitter.com/VukH9a51No
— Luke Pasqualino (@LucaPasqualino) September 24, 2014
Luke Newberry
Brilliantly said @EmWatson #Freedom #HeForShe pic.twitter.com/TtNBRHLhGm
— Luke Newberry (@lukenewberry) September 23, 2014
James Van Der Beek
Guys, @EmWatson really got it right. Gender equality isn't about taking a side, it's about human dignity for all. It's evolution #HeForShe
— James Van Der Beek (@vanderjames) September 23, 2014
Russell Crowe
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— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) September 24, 2014
We salute these men for speaking out in support of equality and hope to see more stars, and regular folk like us, join in with them!
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Glee star Chris Colfer's bestselling book series The Land Of Stories is set to hit the big screen - the actor is in talks with major movie executives about turning the tales into a new film.
The 24 year old tells Access Hollywood Live he always vowed not to consider movie deals connected to his young adult books, but now he's reconsidering.
Colfer says, "I'm starting to have those film conversations. I'm a little more open-minded to it. When I first started the series, I was completely against doing a movie... I always said I would rather it be a good book that a hundred people read, than an awful movie which a thousand people see."
"But the readers want to see the world come alive so much. Who am I to deny them of that?"

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Glee star Chris Colfer has scored another best-selling book with his latest release, The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning.
The 24-year-old actor's third installment of his popular children's fantasy novels was released earlier this month (Jul14), and it boosted his series to the number four slot on the New York Times Best Sellers list for Children's Series.
The Land of Stories comes in behind Divergent at the top spot, with The Maze Runner and The Mortal Instruments at two and three, respectively.
His achievement makes his book series the highest on the list without an accompanying film franchise.

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First acting role, played title role in short film "Russel Fish: The Sausage and Eggs Incident"

Nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series

Sold first TV pilot "The Little Leftover Witch" to Disney, based on children's book of the same name by Florence Laughlin

Made feature writing and executive producing debut with "Struck by Lightning"; also co-starred in film Rebel Wilson and Christina Hendricks

Cast in breakout role as Kurt Hummel, a flamboyant and talented high school student on Fox's musical comedy series "Glee"

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Chris Colfer had an innate gift to entertain. He was pitch-perfect as fashionable soprano Kurt Hummel on "Glee" (Fox, 2009- ), a campy musical comedy series about a struggling show choir and its band of high school outsiders. With a show-stopping voice, the footwork of a Bob Fosse protégé, and a "too cool for high school" demeanor, Colfer turned his bullied gay teen character into a role model for underdogs of any age, gender or sexual persuasion. While it would have been easy to peg Colfer as the next celebrity poster child for homosexual teens dealing with coming out, the soft-spoken and sassy triple threat proved he was simply a confident, self-possessed character who represented anyone on the outside, looking in.